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Historic Patterns: Stripes

You may think that stripe patterns are simple, pose little challenge to design and perhaps you even consider stripes a bit basic or uninteresting? Well think again!

Stripes...

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Creating historically inspired pattern collections

How do you create pattern collections with historical styles, like Toile de Jouy, Damask and Arts and Crafts?

And what type of patterns would you use as coordinating patterns...

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Historic Patterns: Vermicular

You may never have heard about this pattern style or category before, but after reading this article, you’ll most likely start seeing it everywhere.

Let me present to...

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Historic Patterns: Millefleurs

It is clear that many of todays contemporary and modern floral patterns have evolved from a historical floral style called Millefleurs. In this article you’ll learn about...

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Historic Patterns: Chinoiserie

Today the Chinoiserie style is often associated with luxury and high-end interior brands and is definitely one to adapt for your pattern portfolio, however Chinoiserie has had...

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Historic Patterns: Toile de Jouy

Did you know, Toile de Jouy has become one of my specialties when it comes to creating custom made patterns for clients? Being a 250 year old pattern style hasn’t in any...

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Historic Pattern Styles: Indian Floral

Indian florals have been a recurring element within fashion and interior design from the ancient modern era until the present day. And now they are seen everywhere, as popular...

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Historic Patterns: Damask

From sumptuous woven court robes in the 5th century China, to dramatic flocked wallpapers today, Damask patterns offer really complex designs, often with elaborate and...

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Historic Patterns: The Arabesque Style

One of the most decorative pattern styles there is - and perhaps also the most difficult to create - may be the Arabesque pattern style. In this article you’ll get to know...

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